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English:
We are Thomas, Barbara and Felix (age 63, 60 and 36), living on a farm in Klein-Umstadt. The village of 2000 inhabitants is located close to the Odenwald (40 km south of Frankfurt). There is a train-station in Klein-Umstadt..
We cultivate 2 ha of grass-land and meadows for our goats Ilvie, Lotta. Luna and Holly. There are 17 chickens and three cats with us as well. Since 2021 we grow organic vegetables to sell them on our local market - in a combination of MarketGarden and Permaculture.
800m² vineyard are also part of the property. The grapes are being gathered in fall and brought to a vinemaker collective.
We cultivate an harvest from 60 fruit trees, mainly apples and produce cidre. Apart from that there is a big house-garden.
Deutsch:
Wir sind Thomas, Barbara und Felix (63, 60 und 36 Jahre) und leben auf einem Bauernhof in Klein-Umstadt. Das Dorf hat ca. 2000 Einwohner und liegt am Rande des Odenwaldes (40 km südl.von Frankfurt). Klein-Umstadt hat einen Bahnhof.
Wir bewirtschaften 2 ha Grünland und Weiden, darauf unsere vier Ziegen Ilvie, Lotta, Luna und Holly. Wir haben 17 Hühner und drei Katzen. Seit 2021 bauen wir biologisch Gemüse an - in einer Kombination aus MarketGarden und Permaculture.
Wir pflegen und beernten 60 Hochstammobstbäume, vorwiegend Äpfel, Keltern im Herbst und machen Apfelwein.
Wir haben einen Weinberg von 800qm. Die Trauben liefern wir im Herbst an unsere Winzergenossenschaft.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We cook fresh every day. We take our time to show you around and organize little expeditions. We speak English, Spanish and French and are interested in all kinds of cultures.
Help
Gardening, Animal Care, Maintenance, Cooking for you and our family. We look for open-mindet people - you do not need to know everything, but should be interested and eager to learn.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Rooms, Tents, Mobile homes. All available, depending on how many people join us and season.
What else ...
We are close to Frankfurt, Heidelberg and do have a train station to get there. But there is also a lot of nature around to calm down, hike or discover on roman fortresses or castles.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (7)
Thank you very… read more
My tasks were varied and enjoyable, I worked every day from 7 am to 11 am. I pruned cucumbers and tomatoes, planted and harvested ! I learned a lot about sustainable farming, I knew a bit about it already but it was nice to confront my knowledge with real life.
The familly is very nice and welcoming,… read more
I felt integrated right from the beginning, it was like being at home, helping out in the field every morning during the… read more
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Thank you very… read more
My tasks were varied and enjoyable, I worked every day from 7 am to 11 am. I pruned cucumbers and tomatoes, planted and harvested ! I learned a lot about sustainable farming, I knew a bit about it already but it was nice to confront my knowledge with real life.
The familly is very nice and welcoming,… read more
I felt integrated right from the beginning, it was like being at home, helping out in the field every morning during the… read more
Al comienzo estaba un poco nervioso ya que fue mi primer voluntariado como WorkAway pero Félix no tardo ni un solo día en hacerme sentir como en casa.
El trabajo en la finca es muy agradable, disfrute hacer cada tarea y ver día a día como la suma de nuestras acciones tomaban forma. Mientras… read more
Thanks!
We helped Felix with planting, harvesting, preparing fields...every day was different and exciting!
For Luch and dinner we mostly cook all together always with fresh vegetables from the garden.
In our freetime we enjoyed the wonderful nature of Klein-Umstadt and the amazing view… read more
